Bill Glass, the 6-foot-5, 270-pound quarterback at Baylor University became the All-Pro defensive end who helped the Cleveland Browns win the NFL championship in 1964. Bill was a devout Christian who frequently shared the story of his conversion to Christ at churches and conferences across the country. When I was a college student I had the opportunity to hear him speak. As I recall, his story went something like this: My conversion to faith in Jesus Christ was like an experience I had playing quarterback in a football game. It was a running play and I saw an opening in the scrimmage line after I received the ball. As I tried to run through the opening a huge lineman appeared in front of me. I tried to dodge him, but every time I veered he veered with me. Since I […]

What is your aim in life? I mean, what do you think about when there is nothing pressing on your mind? What do you want out of life? What “turns you on”, keeps you going when things get tough? That great sage and philosopher Alfred E. Newman said, “Most people don’t know what they really want, but they are sure they haven’t got it.” A. A. Hedge said, “No man can ever rise above that at which he aims.” Choosing a satisfying aim in life is not as easy as it may seem. If you set your sights too low, you will not be sufficiently challenged and will be let down when you achieve your aim. On the other hand, if you set your aim too high you will be frustrated and disappointed when you realize that you will never […]